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Dragons Green Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Dragons Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Condensation that looks like a leak
FAQs for Dragons Green
How do I find out if my home in Dragons Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Dragons Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Roof leak investigation in Dragons Green: what you get
Our roof leak investigations cover Dragons Green and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are damp patches next to the stack and stains around a skylight, across flat roof details, the roof space and rooflights and dormers.
For a small place like Dragons Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Dragons Green (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dragons Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Move stored items away from the hatch
We email the report to you. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Dragons Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Also near Dragons Green
Other services in Dragons Green
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Tracing it now means less to put right later. Around Dragons Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Dragons Green
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Wind, rain and roofs in Dragons Green
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shipley CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near The Church of St Mary the Virgin, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Dragons Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Dragons Green can all book roof leak investigations, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Dragons Green. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Roof leak investigations in RH13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Dragons Lane and Dragons Green Road. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Shipley (1 mile south), Whitehall (1 mile south), Broomer's Corner (2 miles south-west), Dial Post (3 miles south) and West Grinstead (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Dragons Green
Dragons Green’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Dragons Green include Knepp Wildland.